Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Tender spiraled cookies filled with cinnamon sugar and finished with a glossy sweet icing
Ingredients
Dough
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.625 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.667 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Filling
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Prepare Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.2.25 cups all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon baking powder, 0.25 teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and light, then mix in the egg, vanilla, and milk.0.625 cup unsalted butter, 0.667 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons milk
Roll & Chill
- On parchment paper, roll the dough into an 8×10-inch rectangle, spread the filling ingredients evenly, then roll tightly into logs.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 0.25 cup brown sugar
- Wrap the logs in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Bake & Ice
- Slice the chilled logs into ½-inch rounds, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle the icing over cooled cookies.2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Notes
Testing Note #2: Chilling the rolled logs for at least 30 minutes keeps the swirls neat and stops filling seepage.
Testing Note #3: Storing a slice of bread in the cookie container helps maintain a tender crumb overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20g
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